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GSAC Award Recipient – The Pierce Family

The 2026 General Sir Arthur Currie Award dinner celebrates the Pierce Family - an enduring part of the fabric of Calgary and strong advocates and supporters of its rich military heritage for over 50 years.

Robert Pierce, OC, QC together with his beloved wife Eleanor (more affectionately known as “Candy”) and their four children, Greg, Brad, Jennifer and Susannah, moved...

Bomber Command

In times of war, one rule remains clear: “He who controls the air, controls everything.” – General Giulio Douhet Air superiority is often […]

War Songs: Canadian & International

Music plays an integral role in our lives, shaping how we experience the world and express ourselves. It is a universal language used […]

No 6. Group: RCAF & Bomber Command

The campaigns led by Bomber Command were truly a multinational effort, requiring an immense amount of personnel, materials, and resources. This collective effort […]

Corporal George Morasch

Researched and written by The Calgary Highlanders. Minor edits by Valour Canada. In the darkest hours of war, it is the courage of […]

CF-104 Starfighter

The Missile with a Man in it: Introduction The CF-104 Starfighter is one of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) most iconic aircraft […]

Major Jack Cade

Researched and written by Jenny Cade. Minor edits by Valour Canada. The Korean War did not end in 1953, it froze. The Korean […]

The First Anti-Ship Guided Missiles (1943)

Researched and written by William (Bill) Dziadyk, author of “S.S. Nerissa, the Final Crossing”. Minor edits by Valour Canada. The seas of […]

The BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan)

On December 17, 1939, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) was established by Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia. The […]

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